Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-10
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades	6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	7
Handle Height Adjustment	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	8
Recycling Operation	9
Installation of Grass Catcher (Door Type)	9-10
Installation of Grass Catcher (Slide Closure Type)	10
Installation of Discharge Deflector & Recycling Cover	11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	12-13
Change Engine Oil	12
Check Transmission Grease	12
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Engine Drive Belt	13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt	13
Service - Annually	13
Engine	13
Air Filter	13
Engine Oil	13
Storage Procedure	13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	14-20
Mower Blade Replacement	14
Blade Sharpening	14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	15
Driven and Drive Disc Service	15
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc	16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement	16
Driven Disc Adjustment	16-17
Driven Disc Replacement	17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement	18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement	19
Belt Service	19
Engine Drive Belt Replacement	19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement	20
Battery Service	21
TROUBLESHOOTING	22
SERVICE SCHEDULE	23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	23
WARRANTY	24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	29

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The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.